MLNC Members are invited to attend any of the following free webinars of Credo Reference I will be running over the next month.
• Tuesday, May 4th 2010
2:00 PM CDT
Please click here to register for this session.
• Thursday, May 6th 2010
1:00 PM CDT
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• Tuesday, May 11th 2010
12:00 PM CDT
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• Thursday, May 13th 2010
2:00 PM CDT
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• Wednesday, May 19th 2010
10:00 AM CDT
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• Friday, May 21st 2010
1:00 PM CDT
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• Tuesday, May 25th 2010
2:00 PM CDT
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• Thursday, May 27th 2010
10:00 AM CDT
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The demonstration will take about an hour and will cover the following:
· Content! - We’re now up to 487 full-text titles from over 70 publishers covering all subject areas. New titles recently released and soon to be released.
· New platform with enhanced features now available! New Award-Winning platform with features including seamless searching into other library resources using a newly-developed meta-technology only available with Credo Reference, new concept map, roll-over technology, and much more.
· Search functionality - general layout, cross-references, scope, and subject/title configurations.
· Other Features - dynamic table functionality, interactive world atlas, flash animations, videos, and audio files.
· Credo Reference Administrative System - combining new customization features, content selection, usage stats, Marc Records, and more.
· Promoting Capabilities - MARC Records, title/subject linking, user guides, etc. Credo Reference customers and some effective promoting techniques.
· Recent Reviews – Credo Reference is top-rated in E-Reference! (Library Journal Annual Reference Review, November 2008) Credo is named Best in Reference! (Library Journal, April 2009).
· Topic Pages! - New Feature Available this spring (Bringing library resources together on thousands of topics).
I hope that you and your colleagues will be able to attend any of these webinars as I will be covering many of the new and exciting features now and soon to be available with Credo Reference.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Change to MOREnet provided Gale database
Custom Newspapers is changing to Newsstand. On January 25, 2010 Newsstand will be added to the list of databases for all MOREnet Members.
Newsstand
Provides access to more than 1,000 major U.S. regional, national and local newspapers as well as leading titles from around the world. (Available January 25, 2010. Replacing InfoTrac Custom Newspapers.)
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/?db=STND
Newsstand
Provides access to more than 1,000 major U.S. regional, national and local newspapers as well as leading titles from around the world. (Available January 25, 2010. Replacing InfoTrac Custom Newspapers.)
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/?db=STND
Monday, May 3, 2010
Two Free Resources
Now available through the A-Z list are
Open J-Gate - 6,129 open access journals from Informatics India, Limited
Open Journal Systems - 543 open access journals from the Public Knowledge Project
Open J-Gate - 6,129 open access journals from Informatics India, Limited
Open Journal Systems - 543 open access journals from the Public Knowledge Project
EBSCOhost Upgrades
Enhanced PDF Viewer: EBSCOhost features a special view designed to streamline the browsing of an entire issue, or all available volumes and issues, from one screen. Features to enable users to easily navigate and manage open PDFs, including:
Additional User Interface Languages: Dutch, Romanian and Slovenian
- TOC column with instant access to citations with title, author and subject detail
- Hyperlinked access to full test issue content, by article or chapter titles
- A convenient list of hyperlinked thumbnails to illustrations
- Expand/collapse arrow to control open PDF view
Additional User Interface Languages: Dutch, Romanian and Slovenian
Thursday, April 29, 2010
MLNC Announcement
Video in the Library: Trends and Best Practices
Tuesday, May 4, 2:00-3:00 pm, EDT
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBCAST TODAY AT www.libraryjournal.com/alexandervideo
In the past few years, video has emerged as one of the most exciting, dynamic areas of Web development. YouTube is now the third most visited site on the Web, and sites like Hulu are becoming ever more popular. Libraries have always delivered video content, but as new format and delivery options increase, so do questions about copyright, licensing, infrastructure, software, and more. This presentation will outline what the latest trends in video delivery mean for libraries. Packed with useful information, including checklists, standard licensing terms, technical overviews, and more, this webcast will give you the information you need to make informed decisions about how to deliver video services that best serve your patrons’ research, classroom, and entertainment needs.
Questions this session will help you answer:
Why is video important for your library and your patrons?
How does educational video “fit” into the broader context?
What new technologies do you need to know about?
What is high-definition video? Can it be delivered on the web?
What infrastructure and software options are available for libraries that want to deliver video?
What about mobile video?
What ways are there to integrate video in the curriculum?
What technical models are prevalent currently? What are the benefits of downloading vs. streaming?
What do you need to know about video copyright?
What should I look for in business models and licensing terms when assessing video solutions?
PANELISTS Stephen Rhind-Tutt, president, Alexander Streetdeg farrelly, librarian, Arizona State University
MODERATORCheryl LaGuardia, head of instructional services, Harvard College Library
Can't make it on May 4? No problem!LJ webcasts are archived for 12 months after the live event. With your webcast registration,enjoy the ability to access this event on-demand as often as you'd like.
Tuesday, May 4, 2:00-3:00 pm, EDT
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBCAST TODAY AT www.libraryjournal.com/alexandervideo
In the past few years, video has emerged as one of the most exciting, dynamic areas of Web development. YouTube is now the third most visited site on the Web, and sites like Hulu are becoming ever more popular. Libraries have always delivered video content, but as new format and delivery options increase, so do questions about copyright, licensing, infrastructure, software, and more. This presentation will outline what the latest trends in video delivery mean for libraries. Packed with useful information, including checklists, standard licensing terms, technical overviews, and more, this webcast will give you the information you need to make informed decisions about how to deliver video services that best serve your patrons’ research, classroom, and entertainment needs.
Questions this session will help you answer:
Why is video important for your library and your patrons?
How does educational video “fit” into the broader context?
What new technologies do you need to know about?
What is high-definition video? Can it be delivered on the web?
What infrastructure and software options are available for libraries that want to deliver video?
What about mobile video?
What ways are there to integrate video in the curriculum?
What technical models are prevalent currently? What are the benefits of downloading vs. streaming?
What do you need to know about video copyright?
What should I look for in business models and licensing terms when assessing video solutions?
PANELISTS Stephen Rhind-Tutt, president, Alexander Streetdeg farrelly, librarian, Arizona State University
MODERATORCheryl LaGuardia, head of instructional services, Harvard College Library
Can't make it on May 4? No problem!LJ webcasts are archived for 12 months after the live event. With your webcast registration,enjoy the ability to access this event on-demand as often as you'd like.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
New Free Resource - Federal Reserve Bank of KC
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Publications database is now available through the A-Z list.
Included are 13 freely accessible publications:
Included are 13 freely accessible publications:
| Annual Report (Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City) | 1995 to present |
| Consumer Compliance Outlook | 2008 to Present |
| Economic review | 1975 to Present |
| Fed letter (Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City) | 1996 to Present |
| Financial Industry Perspectives | 1992 to Present |
| Financial Industry Trends | 1996-1996 |
| Jackson Hole Economic Symposium Proceedings / Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | 1978 to Present |
| Main Street Economist | 1999 to Present |
| Monthly review - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | 1975 to Present |
| Regional Research Working Papers | 10/1/2007 to Present |
| Research Working Papers (Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City) | 1995 to Present |
| Survey of Community Banks in the Tenth Federal Reserve District | 2001 to Present |
| Ten | 2005 to Present |
Friday, April 23, 2010
Alexander Street Press Maintenance
Scheduled Downtime Alert for Classical Music Library and Classical Scores Library
April 24, 2010
Alexander Street Press will be performing scheduled maintenance on all collections on Saturday, April 24, 2010 between 7 AM and 3 PM. Please note that access to all collections could be affected for up to 4 hours.
If you have any questions prior to the scheduled maintenance, or if you experience problems after the times listed above, please contact Customer Support at support@alexanderstreet.com or +1 703.212.8520.
April 24, 2010
Alexander Street Press will be performing scheduled maintenance on all collections on Saturday, April 24, 2010 between 7 AM and 3 PM. Please note that access to all collections could be affected for up to 4 hours.
If you have any questions prior to the scheduled maintenance, or if you experience problems after the times listed above, please contact Customer Support at support@alexanderstreet.com or +1 703.212.8520.
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